Optical Manufacturing Engineer
brighthire search partnersHartford (CT)
Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
brighthire search partnersHartford (CT)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Optical Manufacturing Engineer Bright Hire Search Partners is helping a precision optics manufacturer find a senior process expert to audit, optimize, and transfer knowledge on its spherical optics production. This is a chance to work on some of the most complex robotics equipment in the world. This is a contract to hire position.
What you'll do:
Audit current generation, grinding, and polishing processes and recommend improvements in quality, yield, throughput, and cost Optimize Opto Tech processes and support the transition to new Opti Pro equipment, including machine qualification and production readiness Develop tooling strategies and best-practice guidelines Train engineers on process variables, troubleshooting, and root cause methods Document processes and give weekly progress reports to management
What you bring:
Bachelor's degree in Optical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or a related field 7-10+ years in precision optical manufacturing Hands-on experience with spherical generation, grinding, and high-speed polishing Demonstrated experience with Opto Tech equipment (Opti Pro a plus)Strong optical metrology and process control skillsNPI experience and knowledge of SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, and DOE are a plus
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